1999 Inductees

Candy Gobrecht-ERRFU introduced by Matty Leighton 1979-present CU Women; Coach & player 1993-1998 Black Ice; Player & Coach 1980-1992 ERRFU Select Side 1981 Women’s National Championships 1989-1990 Western Select Side; 2nd Row Story: She is outspoken, directive(some even might say bossy), fierce and fearless competitor. After breaking five tackles and falling over the try line she said, “I’m getting too old for this game.” and that was fifteen years before she retired.

Jim Opperman-Ft. Collins introduced by Greg Chvatl 1978 Help Start Fort Collins RFC 1980 Started Fort Collins High School Rugby Club 1978-1986 ERRFU Select-Side Player; 2nd row 1978-1986 Western Select-Side Player; 2nd Row ​Paul Hoskins, senior introduced by Paul Hoskins, junior1968-1995 Denver Barbarians player; began playing at 33 yrs old, Denver Barbarians Offices & Old Boys Organizer 1985-present Helped start Colorado Youth Rugby; Started or coached multiple HS programs; Littleton, Overland, East, Southeast Denver,Denver West 1985-present Facilitated multiple youth rugby clinics 1994-6 CYR Director Story: Players at East High School have dubbed Paul the “Smiling Assassin” because of his grin while they run sprints, his intensity and his willingness at 58+ to participate in the “Kill the Coach” practice drill. His Barbo team mates would agree as the 130 pound player is known for his tackling. That intensity translated into Paul’s commitment to the growth of the game in the Olde Boys and Youth areas.

Criteria

Club Player Criteria:1. Athleticism;skills that were clearly above their peers.2. Rugby Knowledge; awareness of rules/field awareness.3. Team Ethic; superior commitment to team over self.4. Attitude; superior commitment to the game and will to win.5. Intangibles; brought level of game by teammates to a higher level.6. Leadership; leader on the field, whether by intent or example:7. Select-side play; ERRFU, Western, Eagle Caps:8. Tournament honors, MVP's9. Team/ Club honors, MVP's10. When an opposing team did their scouting report did this player's name come up as someone to "watch out for"11. Non-Playing contributions.12. Retired from competitive play.

Club Administrator CriteriaContributed to the game of Rugby and demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the sport as indicated by several of the following:1. He/she was a founder of his/her club and demonstrated extended commitment to its survival.2. Demonstrated commitment to strengthen/lengthen the survival of the club.3. Demonstrated a love of the game by the contribution(s) made to the club at any one or more levels that include the following: coaching/refereeing/administration/financial/ leadership/sponsorship/etc. for their individual club.4. Demonstrated a love of the game by support for his/her club over the long term by consistently being in support.

Union Administrator Criteria1. Demonstrated commitment to strengthen rugby as a whole in ERRFU.2. Demonstrated a commitment to strengthen rugby as a whole in the Western, National or International arena.3. Demonstrated a love of the game by the outstanding contribution(s) made to the game at any one or more levels that include the following: coaching/refereeing/ administration/financial/leadership/sponsorship/etc., for women's/men's/youth/high school/college/club/select side/national levels.4. Organized multiple short and long term events.5. Served in union administrative positions; president, vp, secretary, treasurer, others.